Calendar Picks
Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry
Classic City Americ... The Foundry
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
OLLI Summer Film Fe... Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeykn... Ciné
Athens Wine Weekend
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamples wines with different tasting events taking place in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 12:15 p.m. Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. $50 & up. www.classiccenter.com
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Georgia Bridal Show
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesPlan the perfect day by learning about trends and browsing vendors. 12:30–3 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20. www.georgiabridalshow.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Academy Middle School Drama Department presents Shakespeare’s classic, magic-infused comedy play. Feb. 2–3, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, 2 p.m. $2 (students), $5 (adults). www.athensacademy.org
Skatepark Community Input
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe initial meeting to formalize a group that will represent the macro interests of the skatepark community user base. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/SkateParkOfAthens
Jay Gonzalez
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
Get Shucked
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the Get Shucked Oyster Stout beer release with the SeaBear Shuck Truck. 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Brad Mehldau
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $35–55. pac.uga.edu
BRAD MEHLDAU Grammy Award-winner and contemporary jazz pianist who balances improvisation and original compositions with reworkings of songs by contemporary songwriters.
John McCutcheon
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/JohnMcCutcheonAthens
JOHN MCCUTCHEON Legendary, deep-rooted folk singer-songwriter and storyteller who has produced 43 albums since the '70s.
Night Palace, Mutual Benefit
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show), $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut.
MUTUAL BENEFIT Astral-folk from New York City.
Best of Athens Standup Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensHosted by Lanny Farmer, featured comedians Miles Bunch, Kavita Pandit, Phillip Broughton, Owen Hunt, Adam Beahan and Pete Barlow will perform 8-minute sets. 9–10:30 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Canary Islands Winemaker Tasting
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesTry four wines from the Canary Islands while learning about its unique winemaking landscape. 5 p.m. $22. [email protected]
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
ARTWORK Workshop Series
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists and creative professionals will learn about small business tax and accounting with Kelli Thompson. Registration suggested. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
David Starkweather
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
DAVID STARKWEATHER Cellist and professor at UGA's Hodgson School of Music.
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Fourth Mansions, Cash Langdon, Wolfli
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
FOURTH MANSIONS Brant Rackley and Larry Tenner join Joe Rowe for a set of indie rock originals and eclectic covers.
CASH LANGDON Birmingham-based singer-songwriter blending influences of twee, jangle pop and '60s rock.
WOLFLI Somber and reflective songs.
Improvs and Origins
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States8–10:30 p.m. www.rabbitholestudios.org
IMPROVS AND ORIGINS Musical experiments, originals and improvisations.
Mx Lonely, Aunt Moth, Coma Therapy, Split Silk
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $8 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
MX LONELY Heavy, melodic shoegaze and post-punk from Brooklyn.
AUNT MOTH Local alternative rock band with '70s punk and post-punk influences.
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.
SPLIT SILK Noisy and cathartic post-hardcore led by Lucca Carver.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Homeless Coalition Board of Directors
Princeton United Methodist Church 2390 S Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesLearn more about the coalition and how to get involved. 12 p.m. FREE! www.endathenshomelessness.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Wedding Wednesday Open House
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a venue tour and meet with wedding planners and vendors. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Avid Writers’ Collective
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesMembers critique each others’ pre-submitted writing of all forms. First Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
